Fragrance comparison

Impalpable by Michael Cinco vs Exciting Absolute

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Impalpable by Michael Cinco

BENCH/PH

4.4015 votes

Rank #19,810 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

75%scent match

Very similar

Exciting Absolute

Dumont

5.004 votes

Rank #45,893 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Impalpable by Michael Cinco
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Exciting Absolute
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Impalpable by Michael Cinco2/4

Exciting Absolute2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exciting Absolute
Sillage & projection: Exciting Absolute
Value for money: Impalpable by Michael Cinco
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Impalpable by Michael Cinco

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Impalpable by Michael CincoBENCH/PH

Exciting AbsoluteDumont

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityExciting Absolute

SillageExciting Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value40

Category winnerImpalpable by Michael CincoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green90%

woody80%

fruity70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

citrus100%

green90%

woody80%

musky70%

fruity60%

powdery50%

Scent match75%Very similar · both citrus, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Black CurrantGreen Tea

Base

GalbanumWoody NotesMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart1 to 3 hours

Black CurrantGreen Tea

Base3 to 6 hours

MuskPetitgrainSandalwoodGalbanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Green Tea. Durations are only published for Exciting Absolute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer100

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#45,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImpalpable by Michael CincoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Impalpable by Michael Cinco is a crisp unisex fragrance defined by its bright citrus opening of bergamot and mandarin. It quickly settles into a refreshing heart of black currant and green tea. This versatile scent performs best in warm weather, offering a clean, airy profile that works well for casual daytime office …

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Exciting Absolute by Dumont is a citrus aromatic fragrance built on crisp greenery, bright fruits, and clean woods. The scent opens with a burst of mandarin orange and bergamot, delivering a sharp and juicy introduction. As the bright citrus settles, the heart reveals tart black currant paired with dry green tea leave…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Impalpable by Michael Cinco or Exciting Absolute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Impalpable by Michael Cinco is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes; Exciting Absolute is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Impalpable by Michael Cinco for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Exciting Absolute for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Impalpable by Michael Cinco or Exciting Absolute?

Exciting Absolute lasts longest (Exciting Absolute 65/100, Impalpable by Michael Cinco 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Impalpable by Michael Cinco or Exciting Absolute?

Exciting Absolute projects furthest (Exciting Absolute 67/100, Impalpable by Michael Cinco 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Impalpable by Michael Cinco and Exciting Absolute smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Green Tea.

Is Impalpable by Michael Cinco or Exciting Absolute better for summer or winter?

Impalpable by Michael Cinco suits daytime wear; Exciting Absolute suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Impalpable by Michael Cinco and Exciting Absolute?

Impalpable by Michael Cinco has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black Currant and Green Tea, a base of Galbanum, Woody Notes and Musk. Exciting Absolute has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant and Green Tea, a base of Musk, Petitgrain, Sandalwood and Galbanum.